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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,965.74, 1,295,800.86 and 232,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,965.74, 1,295,800.86 and 232,731.90 is: 349,058.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,965.74 : 1,295,800.86 = 232,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,965.74/1,295,800.86 = 232,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,965.74x = 1,295,800.86 × 232,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,965.74x = 301,574,196,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,574,196,169.43/863,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,058.05

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